Elizabeth
Hi, I am Elizabeth! I am married to a Chattanooga fire fighter, and mother to four boys and a princess who test my sanity and patience on an hourly basis. To keep my head above the waters of parenting, I get lost in books and try to articulate my thoughts into words with meaning. Our daily activities include playing outside, wrestling, sword fighting and trying to time everything to produce the most sleep at night. Follow me on Instagram @BossMom_247 for insights on living with boys, possibly a few rants and definitely an overabundance of baby girl pictures.
What to Buy for Baby in 2021
Eight months ago, I welcomed my fifth baby and first girl into life. It had been nine years since the birth of my first baby and I felt immune to all the fads and...
If You Want a Village…
I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a lonely year for mothers. Most of us have taken on the responsibility of staying at home with the kids during quarantine, whether we...
A Crafty Afternoon at Pinspiration
More than ever, after being forced to enjoy months of family time at home, we have been wanting to get out of the house and do something. My youngest has gotten into the habit...
Homeschool 2020: Welcome to the Circus
“It’s been a complete dumpster fire,” I said to my husband when he called at 4pm on our first day of homeschool, year 2020.
The truest lesson I have learned from three years of homeschooling...
It’s Hard To Be This Essential
Moms, dads, primary caregivers have always been essential to a child’s life, but in these days of a pandemic, the term essential takes on more responsibility. Homeschooling. Activity planner. Activity playmate. Activity cleaner-upper. Chef...
Best Board-dom Busting Games for Kids
If you are a mom inhabiting planet Earth during Spring 2020, you will most likely be on the hunt for something with which to entertain your kids. We have gone through all the window...
My Frugal Skin Care Routine, That Works!
I never thought I would become a person who had a skin care routine. My teenage and college years were spent trying out the highest percentage of benzoyl peroxide topical treatments I could find....
Family Dinner at O’Charley’s
Anyone with a family of kids can sympathize: eating out with children can cause regret in the first five minutes. So often it is hard to find a restaurant that everyone can enjoy, that...
The Baby I Didn’t Want
My hands had just started to feel empty.
Four children who could feed themselves, wash their own hands, put on shoes and walk across a parking lot with minimal assistance. People still made the comment...
Valentine’s Date Night Ideas in Chattanooga
Yay, it's that time of year again--that time when we all feel compelled to make a date night happen, even if we haven't gone out in months. I do like the Valentine's season; it's short, way...